Geography of Dominican Republic
Geography of Dominican Republic: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Dominican Republic
Puerto Rico is 251 mi to the east, San Juan is 251 mi to the east, Grace Bay is 271 mi to the north-west and Virgin Islands National Park is 340 mi to the east.
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Coordinates: 18°29′10″N 69°55′52.3″W (18.4861, -69.9312)
Quick facts about Dominican Republic
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 18°29′10″N 69°55′52.3″W (18.4861, -69.9312) |
| Capital | Santo Domingo |
| Population | 11.300.000 |
| Area | 18.792 sq mi |
| ISO code | DO |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | DOM |
| Currency | Dominican peso (DOP) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Calling code | +1-809 |
| Time zone | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Local time | 3:29 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | January, February and July |
| Climate | Tropical |
Summary
Dominican Republic is a country in North America. Dominican Republic is a country in North America with its capital at Santo Domingo. It has a population of about 11.3 million. The capital is Santo Domingo.
Right now it is 78°F (26°C) in Dominican Republic with clear. It feels like 87°F. Today runs from 76°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 84%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Dominican Republic is January, February and July. The climate is tropical. August, October and November tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 69°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is in line with the 88°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dominican Republic today at 8.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Dominican Republic month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 70° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 83° | 69° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 85° | 70° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 85° | 71° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 86° | 73° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 87° | 74° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 88° | 75° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 88° | 75° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 88° | 75° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 87° | 75° | 7,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 85° | 72° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 83° | 70° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 18.4861, -69.9312. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Dominican Republic right now?
It is currently 78°F (26°C) with clear. Humidity is 90% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Dominican Republic?
January, February and July offer the most comfortable conditions in Dominican Republic, which has a tropical climate. August, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dominican Republic in?
Dominican Republic observes America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:29 PM.
How many people live in Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has a population of approximately 11.3 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
